We've had the Starboard AST Hyper-nut for a few weeks and I've had a chance to have it on the water a few times on my own and with customers.  People are comparing it to the JP Slate when they come in because the basic templates seem similar, but there's a marked difference in the two shapes.

This is why we love to demo these bad chickens - gives you as the customer the chance to feel how radically different two gear options can be!  Check out this super quick look at the two models, then drop by the store for more info!